A new version of the Google Nexus 7 tablet with double the storage space looks likely to be winging its way to UK store shelves before Christmas, going by a retailer's ad.

The new model of the Asus-manufactured seven-inch Nexus 7 will come with 32GB of storage instead of the existing 8GB and 16GB options, and will cost £199, according to Argos, which listed the device in its Christmas Gift Guide. Argos's price for the bigger-capacity tablet almost exactly matches that for the 16GB version.

Argos has listed a 32GB version of the Nexus 7 in its Christmas Gift Guide. Image: Ben Woods

Neither Google or Asus responded to a request for comment, so it is not known whether Google intends to keep offering the existing 8GB and 16GB variants.

The deal is not yet available on Argos's website, and the retailer has not revealed exactly when the 32GB Nexus 7 will go on sale. The ad in the retailer's guide was first spotted by the TeckComesFirst site.

In the US, several leaks have already suggested that the 32GB device will be available for around $250. One US Staples Advantage promo was spotted by self-confessed 'Google/Android fanatic' Joe Sanchez, who managed to take a screenshot of retailer's online listing for the device before the page was removed.

Thank You

By registering you become a member of the CBS Interactive family of sites and you have read and agree to the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Video Services Policy. You agree to receive updates, alerts and promotions from CBS and that CBS may share information about you with our marketing partners so that they may contact you by email or otherwise about their products or services.
You will also receive a complimentary subscription to the ZDNet's Tech Update Today and ZDNet Announcement newsletters. You may unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time.